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Live UK funding opportunities from government, lottery distributors, research councils and arts bodies. Expired listings are removed automatically.

28 opportunities

DRIVE35 Funding Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+3 more

Enterprise programme for young people - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+2 more

Fairer Life Chances

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for projects that support children, young people and families, or help people be healthier with better access to support

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in Scotland that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

Community Action

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for communities in Scotland to run projects that help people connect. We support work that’s open, inclusive and community-led

£20k – £250kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

Climate Action Fund - Food Systems

The National Lottery Community Fund

Climate Action Fund – Food Systems supports projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities.

£2.5m – £7mRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+6 more

Young Start - Main Grants

The National Lottery Community Fund

Young Start - Main Grants offers £20,001 to £150,000 for projects up to 3 years that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.

£20k – £150kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

Young Start - Small Grants

The National Lottery Community Fund

Young Start - Small Grants offers £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 1 year that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

Funding to help screenwriters, producers and directors attend key festivals and film markets.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Funding to support organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience.

£15k – £45kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Development Stream

Creative Scotland

View the organisations that were a part of the Multi-Year Funding Development Stream.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

The COVID-19 Cancellation Fund aims to support creative freelancers experiencing cancellations due to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

Open Fund for Individuals

Creative Scotland

The Open Fund for Individuals is one of Creative Scotland’s key funding programmes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. Fund open.

£500 – £50kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

This fund aims to support organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development. Fund open.

£1,000 – £100kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

The Transition Support Programme provides e a short, fixed period of financial security and/or specialist advice to organisations previously funded on an ongoing basis but unsuccessful in their Stage 2 Multi-Year Funding application.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

The International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) programme offers up to 15 places for Scotland-based performing arts professionals, companies, venues and organisations to attend a seminar programme, followed by an invite to apply for funding.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Place Programme

Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland’s Place Programme operates at a strategic level with local authorities and other partners.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Made in Scotland Funding

Creative Scotland

Made in Scotland is a curated showcase promoting high quality music, theatre and dance to international promoters and audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It also supports onward international touring.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

Development and production funding for screen projects by filmmakers based in Scotland.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

Production Growth Fund

Screen Scotland

Funding for large scale productions to film in Scotland, utilising crew, locations and facilities based here.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more